The HarmonyOS 3 release has long been awaited by Huawei device owners and it is a whole new user experience that enhances the power of Huawei smartphones and smart devices such as the Huawei Mate 50 series.

From the user interface to performance and stability, HarmonyOS 3 covers all sides at once. The more you explore, the more you will find. Therefore, it’s time that we dive into the new additions and know more about them.

HarmonyOS 3 Features:

• New Super Device
• Network sharing
• Entertainment
• Seamless exercise
• Mobile apps sharing
• Network sharing
• Widget group
• Widget Stacking
• New Widgets
• More service widgets
• Auto home screen layout
• 3D avatar
• Music sharing
• AI voice
• Performance and Gaming
• Privacy and security
• App control center
• Image privacy

New Super Device:

Launched with HarmonyOS 2, Super Device allows you to connect and control several other platforms from one smartphone or device. This gives you so much power to make a one-click connect solution for all of your HarmonyOS devices.

With HarmonyOS 3, Super Device has further improved and it now supports more platforms to collaborate with various other IoT devices. This helps the user to inherit amazing functionalities such as screen sharing, live streaming, music streaming, and a bunch more smart collaborative features on the go.

Network Sharing:

Powerful software has useful connectivity resolutions, such as the new Network sharing. This HarmonyOS 3 feature let you share the phone’s cellular network with a tablet to answer calls or receive SMS directly on the large-screen device.

There’s no need to check the phone, everything will be available on the tablet, while it’s connected to the smartphone using network sharing. Also, it’s power efficient as compared to mobile hotspot internet sharing.

Entertainment:

HarmonyOS 3 takes care of your movie and music listening experience. while watching a movie, the Huawei Vision TVs will automatically enable a 3D stereo field to immerse the viewing experience. Don’t want to disturb anyone? Don’t worry, Huawei will create the same experience in your ear once you connect your Huawei FreeBuds device.

Seamless exercise:

Your Huawei smartwatch is ready to collaborate with a variety of IoT devices. For example, when you want to start exercising on the treadmill, drag the treadmill icon on the watch to start exercising. The data on the treadmill can also be synchronized with your smartwatch in real-time.

Want music? Yes, the earphones icon in the super device menu plays songs right away while running.

Mobile apps sharing with car screen:

Being a multi-kernel operating system HarmonyOS 3 owns a big power and allows you to share all of your mobile apps right into the in-car infotainment system. These include operations such as watching videos, playing games, video calling, recording videos, and interacting with the internet.

IoT Connectivity:

HarmonyOS 3 further optimizes connectivity with IoT devices and enables Super Device connection with thousands of smart home gadgets that are easy to navigate with a smartphone.

Just touch a refrigerator and you can control the temperature via phone or make tap it on an oven to check all of its recipes and bake it accordingly. There is a lot more than HarmonyOS 3 could do on the ground, so, let it slip into other HarmonyOS devices to feel the power of IoT connectivity.

Home screen management:

There are some massive upgrades made in the home screen management. HarmonyOS 3 features include new widget stacking and widget grouping features that help you to save home screen space and keep the screen nice and clean.

Large Folders also got a sweet upgrade with 4 different kinds of layout support to resize. Read more here.

Moreover, there are new widget types and service widgets to provide you with better interactive controls over the smartphone and tablet.

Talking about a clean home screen, we must not forget the new smart auto home screen layout feature will automatically organize the home screen based on the category or related use cases.

3D Avatar:

HarmonyOS 3 brings you a new 3D avatar generated by an AI face-pinching algorithm. These avatars could be used as profile pic on Huawei IDs.

Music Sharing:

The new HarmonyOS supports simultaneous music listening, as it allows you to share music in two different earphones simultaneously.

AI Voice:

The company has improved AI voice and it allows you to conduct various operations with this new HarmonyOS version.

Performance and Efficiency:

HarmonyOS 3 has achieved improvements in app launch speed, responsiveness, and animations. On the other hand, the operating system will boast graphics and optimize battery life for long-term use cases.

Privacy and security:

Huawei wants to improve the security aspect, therefore, HarmonyOS 3 brings three different security and privacy solutions. These include Privacy Center, Security Center, and Application control center.

Each of them has its own set of features to control and manage the phone’s safety.

Image privacy:

There’s one tiny addition that will extend data safety – called image information desensitization. Once enabled, the feature removes sensitive information such as location, time, and phone model. There’s also an image information erasure that will only share the information that you need to share with others.

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Yes, the aim is quite big but if we look into the progress that this software has made over the past three years, the company has already achieved many milestones that we can’t ignore.

How?

Let’s dive into the past installations, Huawei achieved over 200 million installations by the end of 2021 but it was only for Huawei devices. Meanwhile, HarmonyOS Connect, an operating system for third-party company products, launched 100+ million fresh devices with HarmonyOS pre-installed.

Moving to 2022, Huawei posted a heavy 320 million HarmonyOS installation mark in its own devices, and then HarmonyOS Connect launched with 250+ million third-party products.

Stepping further, OpenHarmony, an open-source version of HarmonyOS has also come so far to show its worth in the tech industry and made rapid growth in the last two years after its submission to OpenAtom open-source foundation.

The combined weight of HarmonyOS for Huawei devices and HarmonyOS Connect stands above
570 million devices, which is the biggest single-year growth made by any operating system. However, the actual number may have been around 700 million.

2023:

This year, Huawei may expand HarmonyOS in the global market and launch new products. On the other hand, HarmonyOS Connect could surpass the biggest figure, which seems more exciting.

According to inputs, OpenHarmony could post new records, as it’s used by various major Chinese tech players to use for different purposes. With all of these combined, HarmonyOS could successfully aim at 2 billion devices by the end of 2023.

HarmonyOS:

Launched in 2019, HarmonyOS is a multi-kernel operating system, designed and developed by Huawei and later donated to the OpenAtom foundation.

In 2020, Huawei announced HarmonyOS for smartphones and expand it widely next year. HarmonyOS is known for its easy-to-use user interface and multi-device connection features.

It’s known as an IoT operating system, which could run across the lowest possible specifications such as 128kb of RAM. That’s how it is being used in all sorts of products in the Chinese market and it’s expected to grow further this year.

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According to the information, Huawei MatePad 10.4 is getting the December 2022 software upgrade for model number BAH4-W39 in China. However, the global models may also get a new firmware version soon.

Also, the Huawei MatePad 10.4 is also a part of the HarmonyOS 3 upgrade schedule. However, it’s not yet included in the beta activity.

Below you can check the update notes of this software rollout.

1. Make sure your device is not rooted Otherwise you won’t receive a new software build. Also, you have to upgrade to the latest software version.

2. The version is released in batches. In order to meet fast upgrades, you can check the latest software update via the System settings option. Or visit the My Huawei app to request a new version.

3. This software update won’t erase your phone’s data but it is still recommended that you back up important files to prevent any unwanted data loss.

4. We suggest you charge up the battery level for an uninterrupted installation experience.

5. After the upgrade procedure, the device will self-optimize the performance, which may cause heat increment, fast power consumption, or slow charging, which will settle within a few days after installation.

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According to the information, Huawei HarmonyOS January 2023 security patch covers HarmonyOS 2.0, HarmonyOS 2.1, and HarmonyOS 3.0 software versions.

The latest HarmonyOS brings security hardening features with the latest software versions that make it harder for attackers to exploit the vulnerabilities of HarmonyOS. Therefore, it’s recommended for you get the latest software.

HarmonyOS 3 beta:

Huawei is continuously upgrading devices to the HarmonyOS 3 and there are many models already running this new operating system. Meanwhile, some old eligible phones are still on the way with HarmonyOS 3 beta practices.

HarmonyOS 3.1:

Predictions are also made that the company may begin HarmonyOS 3.1 test by the end of this month or probably by February. However, there’s new information awaited.

CVE details:

There are various CVEs fixed with HarmonyOS January 2023 security patch and below you can check the full details.

Note: CVE stands for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures. CVE is a glossary that classifies vulnerabilities.

CVE-2022-46762 and CVE-2022-47975 were found in the kernel section with high and medium severity. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect data confidentiality and the system.

CVE-2022-47974, CVE-2021-46867, CVE-2021-46868, and CVE-2022-47976 are fixed in HarmonyOS’s System. These are classified as medium and high severity.

CVE-2021-46856 with medium severity fixed for the HarmonyOS 2 application section, while the successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect data confidentiality.

Other than these, the Framework also fixed CVE-2022-46761 and successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause malicious hiding of app icons.

Meanwhile, there are no CVEs addressed in the third-party app section.

Still, these are some big improvements made to the HarmonyOS security system and we suggest all of the HarmonyOS users get the new HarmonyOS software update as soon as it arrives.

You can check for the latest software update via the Settings app, then tap on System & updates and then tap on Software update. You can follow the on-screen instructions to check for the latest build version.

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According to the information, December 2022 update for Huawei Mate X2 is receiving a new HarmonyOS build version 3.0.0.192 and update package size of 1.17 GB.

Changelog reveals that this firmware brings Turbo charge mode to accelerate the charging user experience. It also optimizes apps and lock screens. Furthermore, there are new optimizations or the clone feature.

Adding to this, Huawei is improving Mate X2’s system security with December 2022 HarmonyOS 3 patches. To be mentioned, the turbo charge feature is an add on to the SuperCharge technology.

This software update is rolling out in batches and it’ll soon cover all of the eligible smartphones.

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According to the changelog, HarmonyOS 2.0.0.198 update for Huawei Enjoy 50 is fetching new system stability improvements along with better performance. Yet, users first have to download HarmonyOS 2.0.0.196 to upgrade to the latest version.

Recently, Huawei also sent EMUI 9.1.0.301 for Enjoy 9e with a number of new additions. The upgrade is released during the rollout for Enjoy 50.

Huawei Enjoy 50:

In June, Huawei Enjoy 50 launched with a 6.75-inch screen size, 16.7 million colors, TFT LCD type, and HD+ resolution (1600 x 720 pixels). The phone measures 168.3mm in length, 77.7mm in width, 8.98mm in thickness, and 199 grams in weight. There are three colors to choose from – Crystal Blue, Pearl White, and Midnight Black.

It brings dual rear camera system consisting of a 13-megapixel main camera (f/1.8 aperture) and a 2MP depth-of-field camera (f/2.4 aperture). The rear camera has modes of Normal photo, portrait photo, professional mode, and panorama mode.

Update Notes:

The latest software update for Huawei Enjoy 50 is expanding in batches and may take some to cover all of the available models. We suggest you make a backup of important files, to prevent unnecessary data loss.

Also, make sure your smartphone is not rooted and updated to the latest HarmonyOS firmware.

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It is nice to see that the Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 is still receiving new software updates for improved system efficiency and user experience. Even after two years, the company is still supporting the tablet for the best of its use cases and to provide a better user experience.

However, it would be interesting to see when Huawei will rollout HarmonyOS 3 for this amazing first-generation large-screen MatePad Pro device. The device is eligible to get this new upgrade but we’ll have to wait to see that happen.

Below you can check the complete changelog for this tablet update but we also want to remind you to check for the safety notes.

List of Changes

• This update improves system security with security patches.

[Security]

• Integrates security patches released in September 2022 for improved system security.

Notes on the update:

• Your personal data will not be deleted by the update. However, we recommend that you back up important data before updating.
• If you encounter any problems during the update, call the Huawei customer hotline or visit a Huawei customer service center.
• The update package will be automatically deleted after the update is complete.

Huawei MatePad 11:

Another tablet in the global market – Huawei MatePad 11 is also getting new firmware that brings in September 2022 security patch. As Huawei continues to feed in new security patches for the consumers.

(source – Huaweiblog)

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According to the information, the Huawei MatePad 11 is receiving a September 2022 update with HarmonyOS 2 version 2.0.0.255 and update package size of 265 megabytes. However, you should know that this rollout is expanding in batches and may take some time to reach all users.

HarmonyOS 3?

Still, Huawei is testing HarmonyOS 3 in the Chinese market and the global users of MatePad 11 may have to wait a bit to get the major software update. However, you can keep an eye on the firmware section to check for the latest rollouts.

To do so, you first need to open Settings, then tap on System & updates > from here tap on the Software updates, and then follow on-screen instructions to download and install the newest HarmonyOS version.

As a reminder, the update may take some time depending on the speed of your internet connection, the tablet will restart after the update is installed successfully. However, you must have to maintain sufficient storage on your table to get the new firmware installed.

Huawei MatePad 11:

Huawei MatePad 11 features a 10.95-inch screen with an 86% screen-to-body ratio, TFT LCD display, and WQXGA resolution for a mesmerizing viewing experience.

The tablet is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform with octa-core chipset (1 x Cortex-A77 Based 2.84 GHz + 3 x Cortex-A77 Based 2.4 GHz + 4 x Cortex-A55 Based 1.8 GHz) alongside Adreno 650 GPU for better graphics performance.

(source – huaweiailesi)

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According to Huaweiblog, October 2022 Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro update in Europe comes with HarmonyOS version 2.1.0.417 upgrading from HarmonyOS 2.1.0.399. The watch users will have to download a package size of around 95 megabytes.

If you want to download this software update, open the Huawei Health app and select your smartwatch and then tap on Software update. Check the changelog below.

This update adds support for the Running Ability Index when running indoors and optimizes the alarm clock.

Optimizations:

• Adds Running Ability Index support for indoor running.
• Optimized the alarm function and increased the maximum number of alarms to 10.

Note:

• For a better user experience, it is recommended to update the Huawei Health app to the latest version in the app store first.
• Do not disconnect the Bluetooth connection during the update. If the update fails, try again.
• It may take some time to update the wearable. Wait for the progress bar on the device to indicate the end of the process. The device will restart automatically after the update is complete.
• If you encounter problems while using the device, call the Huawei customer hotline or visit a Huawei customer service center.

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We ran into this matter via our tipster, he shared to received HarmonyOS 2.0.1 on a global Huawei Nova 9 phone that was launched with EMUI 12. The entire scenario is quite interesting, as he also wants to know how could that happen since HarmonyOS is limited to China.

So we began our research, and here’s what we found.

The build version suggests that these are non-mainland-China software builds, designed for devices in the Southeast Asia region. The models that are located in these markets or destined for these countries are ‘somehow’ eligible for the non-mainland-China software builds.

What’s nonmainland China software built?

For instance, Chinese Huawei phones are tagged with a Chinese model and Chinese software firmware. However, there’s a non-mainland Chinese software version designed for Huawei phones sold in Hong Kong.

For your information, past launches of Huawei phones in Hong Kong happened with EMUI software. Earlier this year, Huawei tested HarmonyOS 2 on Huawei Nova 9, P50 Pro, and Pocket and installed a stable rollout. These phones too come with EMUI 12 onboard.

Issue from Huawei’s side?

Yes, a number of our readers in South East Asian countries such as Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore could easily grip a piece of HarmonyOS 2 for the above-mentioned devices, if they change their region to Hong Kong. While in some cases, their phones are automatically prompting HarmonyOS 2 from EMUI 12.

On the flip side, we haven’t heard of any such changes in the European market. So, it could mean that the Chinese server is connected with those east Asian Huawei phones and identifying them as Hong Kong or mainland models instead of global ones to feed the HarmonyOS operating system directly from EMUI.

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